UT Southwestern Medical Center
Background Investigator, University Police
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
UT Southwestern is a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. We strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas–Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we offer opportunities for career growth and development and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage and merit increases, and more. We invite you to be part of the UT Southwestern team where you will find a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.
Job Summary The Background Investigator works under general supervision and is responsible for efficiently completing background investigations for positions within the police department to include both sworn and civilian roles.
Benefits UT Southwestern offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits include:
PPO medical plan, available day one for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UT Southwestern employee benefits
Experience and Education Required
Education High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience 3 years of related background, administration, or investigations experience
Preferred
Education Completion of Police Background Investigation Classes
Experience Police experience and/or law enforcement background investigation experience
Job Duties
Assists with recruitment to help ensure proper posting of open positions; answers recruiting phone calls.
Assists with scheduling and administration of entrance exams.
Conducts correspondence with applicants and references; completes comprehensive searches on applicants.
Interviews applicants, references, and employers to determine accurate and truthful information; conducts field investigations on applicants; sets up oral boards.
Coordinates with the psychological examiner's office and polygraph examiner's office to schedule applicant examinations and retrieve polygraph examination results; schedules appointments for pre-employment drug screens and physical examinations.
Verifies the results of background checks for individuals selected for employment; conducts secondary interviews as needed.
Coordinates with administrative staff to submit conditional and formal job offers for employment, confirms appointments and start dates.
Writes memorandums of disqualification and communicates causes for rejection to disqualified applicants.
Establishes and maintains effective and respectful working relationships with internal and external customers in the course of work.
Processes complex, sensitive, and confidential information related to human resources and employee relations issues.
Inform other law enforcement agencies of the past or current status of mutual applicants.
Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Job Summary The Background Investigator works under general supervision and is responsible for efficiently completing background investigations for positions within the police department to include both sworn and civilian roles.
Benefits UT Southwestern offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits include:
PPO medical plan, available day one for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UT Southwestern employee benefits
Experience and Education Required
Education High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience 3 years of related background, administration, or investigations experience
Preferred
Education Completion of Police Background Investigation Classes
Experience Police experience and/or law enforcement background investigation experience
Job Duties
Assists with recruitment to help ensure proper posting of open positions; answers recruiting phone calls.
Assists with scheduling and administration of entrance exams.
Conducts correspondence with applicants and references; completes comprehensive searches on applicants.
Interviews applicants, references, and employers to determine accurate and truthful information; conducts field investigations on applicants; sets up oral boards.
Coordinates with the psychological examiner's office and polygraph examiner's office to schedule applicant examinations and retrieve polygraph examination results; schedules appointments for pre-employment drug screens and physical examinations.
Verifies the results of background checks for individuals selected for employment; conducts secondary interviews as needed.
Coordinates with administrative staff to submit conditional and formal job offers for employment, confirms appointments and start dates.
Writes memorandums of disqualification and communicates causes for rejection to disqualified applicants.
Establishes and maintains effective and respectful working relationships with internal and external customers in the course of work.
Processes complex, sensitive, and confidential information related to human resources and employee relations issues.
Inform other law enforcement agencies of the past or current status of mutual applicants.
Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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